A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6312169 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41459792 epoch_slot_no: 246992 block_no: 6311992 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 3280 time: 2021-09-30 18:21:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c2020f9cf63eae2c35bfb83c733777a26feae7569187bc0a53c6a9558a81dfBlock Operator
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